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PhD and research degrees

Research training

In 2013, Macquarie University introduced a new postgraduate degree structure, making it the first Australian university to fully align with European, North American and Asian qualifications.

Consistent with the well-known 'Bologna model', the two-year full-time Master of Research (MRes) will replace most honours as the main pathway to a Doctor of Philosophy(PhD) and Master of Philosophy (MPhil).

Research

Higher research degrees are awarded for research that demonstrates that the candidate has the capacity to conduct research independently, and forms a distinct contribution to the knowledge of the subject. Our research programs can lead to two different research qualifications: